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Cabinet
Cabinet approves proposal for leasing out three airports - Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram - of Airports Authority of India through Public Private Partnership
The Union Cabinetchaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approvedthe proposal for leasing out three airports namely Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram airports of Airports Authority of India  through Public Private Partnership .
The Union Cabinet accorded its approval for leasing of three AAI airports namely, Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram for Operation, Management and Development to M/s Adani Enterprises Ltd, who is declared as the successful bidder in a Global Competitive Bidding conducted by the Airports Authority of India, for a period of fifty years.
These projects will bring efficiency in service delivery, expertise, enterprise and professionalism apart from harnessing the needed investments in the public sector.
Background:
Government had leased out the Airports Authority of India's airports at Delhi and Mumbai on Public Private Partnership for Operation, Management and Development about a decade ago.
While these PPP experiments have helped create world class airports and helped in delivery of efficient and quality services to the airport passengers, it has also helped AAI in enhancing its revenues and focusing on developing airports and Air Navigation infrastructure in the rest of the country. Revenue received by AAI from PPP partners enabled AAI to create infrastructure facilities in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and also to upgrade their airports to international standards. The PPP airports in India are consistently ranked among the top 5 in their respective categories by the Airports Council International  in terms of Airport Service Quality .
Therefore, Government decided to lease out more airports of AAI for Operation, Management and Development under PPP through Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee . Government also constituted an Empowered Group of Secretaries  to decide on any issue falling beyond the scope of PPPAC.
PPPAC approved the transaction documents. The entire bidding process was carried out under the supervision and directions of EGoS which comprised of representatives of NITI Aayog, Department of Expenditure and Department of Economic Affairs  of Ministry of Finance .
Airports Authority of India released Request for Proposal on 14.12.2018 through global competitive bidding wherein per passenger fee is the bidding parameter. The technical bids were opened on 16.02.2019 and the financial bids of the qualified bidders were opened on 25.02.2019/ 26.02.2019. M/s Adani Enterprises Ltd. has won all the bids by quoting highest per passenger fee for all the three airports i.e. Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvanathapuram.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM reviews performance of key infrastructure sectors of Energy and Mining
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on Tuesday reviewed progress of key infrastructure sectors of power, renewable energy, petroleum and natural gas, coal, and mining. The review meeting, which lasted for over two hours, was attended by top officials from infrastructure-related Ministries, NITI Aayog, and PMO.
In course of the presentation made by CEO NITI Aayog, Shri Amitabh Kant, it was noted that the installed power generation capacity in India has risen to 344 GigaWatts. India's energy deficit, which stood at over 4 per cent in 2014, has shrunk to less than 1 per cent in 2018. Significant capacity additions have been made in transmission lines, transformer capacity, and inter-regional transmission. India now ranks 26th in the World Bank's "Ease of Getting Electricity" Index, up from 99th in 2014. Progress in household electrification under the SAUBHAGYA initiative, was reviewed. Discussions also focused on last mile connectivity and distribution, in both urban and rural areas. In the new and renewable energy sector, cumulative installed capacity has nearly doubled, from 35.5 GigaWatts in 2013-14, to about 70 GigaWatts in 2017-18. In solar energy, installed capacity has increased from 2.6 GigaWatts to 22 GigaWatts in the same period. Officials expressed confidence that India is on track to comfortably achieve the Prime Minister's target of 175 GigaWatts renewable energy capacity by 2022.
The Prime Minister urged the officials to work towards ensuring that the benefits from increase in solar energy capacity, reach the farmers, through appropriate interventions such as solar pumps, and user-friendly solar cooking solutions. In the petroleum and natural gas sector, it was noted that targets set under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will be comfortably achieved in the current financial year. In the coal sector, discussions focused on further augmentation of production capacity.
Prime Minister's Office
PM speaks to Himachal Pradesh CM regarding landslide in Kinnaur
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Jairam Thakur regarding the situation in the wake of the landslide in Kinnaur. The Prime Minister has also assured all possible support in the ongoing rescue operations.
A PMO tweet said;
"PM @narendramodi spoke to Himachal Pradesh CM @jairamthakurbjp regarding the situation in the wake of the landslide in Kinnaur. PM assured all possible support in the ongoing rescue operations."
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates weightlifter, Achinta Sheuli on winning Gold Medal at Commonwealth Games 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated weightlifter, Achinta Sheuli on winning Gold Medal at Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. Shri Modi has also shared his recent interaction with Achinta Sheuli when Indian contigent left for CWG Games.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Delighted that the talented Achinta Sheuli has won a Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Games. He is known for his calm nature and tenacity. He has worked very hard for this special achievement. My best wishes to him for his future endeavours."
"Before our contingent left for the Commonwealth Games, I had interacted with Achinta Sheuli. We had discussed the support he received from his mother and brother. I also hope he gets time to watch a film now that a medal has been won."
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Ministry of I&B expresses concern for safety of Media Personnel involved in ground reporting on Cyclone “Biparjoy”; issues advisory
Ministry urges media organizations to not compromise on safety and security of deployed personnel, take abundant precautions
Expressing deep concern over the safety of and security of the various reporters, cameramen and other personnel of the various media organizations, especially the private TV channels covering the cyclone “BIparjoy” Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has today issued an advisory to all such channels deploying personnel for ground reporting on the cyclone.
Ministry has cautioned that reporting from the ground level may pose serious risks of safety and security of the reporters and the cameramen and other personnel deployed by the private satellite TV channels for reporting of this incident. Ministry has also expressed concern that such ground reporting may risk the lives of the various personnel deployed.
The Ministry has strongly advised media organizations to undertake abundant precaution and due care in the matter of deployment of their personnel in the areas likely to be affected. It has also strongly recommended that under no circumstances the organization should take decisions for deployment of such personnel in a way which may compromise the safety and security of the media personnel and follow the precautions being issued by local the administration.
Cyclone “Biparjoy” is expected to hit the western coast of the country in the immediate future which is likely to cause disruption of varying dimensions. The Ministry has reassured people that Central Government along with the State Governments is making all efforts to mitigate the impact of the Cyclone.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM inaugurates Multi Storeyed flats for Members of Parliament
17th Lok Sabha has already taken many historical decisions
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Multi Storeyed flats for Members of Parliament through video conference, today. These flats are located at Dr B D Marg in New Delhi. Eight old bungalows, which were more than 80 years old, have been redeveloped to construct 76 flats.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said Green Building norms have been incorporated in this Multi Storeyed flats for the Members of Parliament. He hoped that these new flats will keep all the residents and the MPs safe and sound. He said accommodation for the Members of Parliament has been a long standing problem but it is now solved. He said decades old problems don’t end by avoiding them, but by finding solutions. He listed many such projects in Delhi which were incomplete for many years were taken up by this government and finished before the scheduled time. He said during the time of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the discussion of Ambedkar National Memorial started, it was built by this government after a long wait of 23 years. He said, the new building of the Central Information Commission, the War Memorial near India Gate and the National Police Memorial were built by this government which were pending for a long time.
The Prime Minister remarked that all the MPs have taken care of both the products and the process in the productivity of Parliament and have attained a new height in this direction. He praised the Lok Sabha Speaker for his stewardship of the house in a productive and procedurally sound way. He expressed happiness that Parliament proceedings continued even during the pandemic, with new regulations and several precautionary measures. He added that both houses worked even on weekends for ensuring smooth proceedings in the Monsoon Session.
He said as the age of 16-18 years is very important for the youth, we have completed the term of the 16th Lok Sabha with the 2019 election and this period has been historically significant for the progress and development of the country. He added that the term of the 17th Lok Sabha has started in 2019 and the decisions taken during this period in this Lok Sabha already, the Lok Sabha has undertaken some historic decisions. He expressed confidence that the next  Lok Sabha will also play a very important role in taking the country forward into the new decade.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 199.01 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 7.28 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,99,01,83,135
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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7,28,59,680
More than 199.01 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than7.28Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
PIB Headquarters
1st Instalment of PM Kisan scheme comes in handy for marginal farmers of Vidarbha
Mumbai: 15 April 2020
With new guidelines on lockdown setting agriculture and allied activities almost completely free, rural areas are expected to witness increase in farm related activities.
To help the small and marginal farmers to tide over the lock down, the Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman had announced direct transfer of 1st instalment of Pradhan Mantrr Kisan Samman Nidhi in early April.
The PM-KISAN scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of the SMFs in procuring various inputs to ensure proper crop health and appropriate yields, commensurate with the anticipated farm income at the end of the each crop cycle. An amount of Rs 6,000 is credited directly in the beneficiary’s account in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each.
The Centre has till date disbursed an amount of Rs 14,946 crores benefitting 7.47 crore small and marginal farmers.
A marginal farmer from Akot in Akola district of Maharashtra says, the first instalment of Rs 2,000 he has received in his account has come in handy during the lock down period.
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Ministry of Defence
Sainik School in Ujjain
Government is proposing to bring a new scheme for setting up Sainik Schools in the country in partnership with NGOs/Private Schools/States etc. The endeavor is to provide schooling opportunities in “CBSE Plus” type of educational environment by involving desirous Government/Private Schools/NGOs to partner in establishing/aligning their system with Sainik Schools ethos, value system and national pride. It envisages enrolling existing/upcoming schools to be run on the lines of Sainik Schools curriculum. The schools are proposed to be affiliated to Sainik Schools Society. Detailed guidelines and requisite approvals are at an advance stage.
This information was tabled in a written reply by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik to a question asked by Shri Anil Firojiya in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
199 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,31,043
Active cases stand at 0.30%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.50%
13,265 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,29,96,427
13,615 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
86.73 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,21,292 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Prime Minister's Office
Recruitment of 10 lakh people to be done by the Government in mission mode in next 1.5 years: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has reviewed the status of Human Resources in all departments and ministries. He also instructed that recruitment of 10 lakh people be done by the Government in mission mode in next 1.5 years.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted;
"PM @narendramodi reviewed the status of Human Resources in all departments and ministries and instructed that recruitment of 10 lakh people be done by the Government in mission mode in next 1.5 years."
Cabinet Secretariat
National Crisis Management Committee  headed by Cabinet Secretary, reviews relief and restoration efforts in aftermath of cyclonic storm ‘Tauktae’
The National Crisis Management Committee  under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba met today to review the relief and restoration efforts made by the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations and Central Ministries and Agencies in the aftermath of the Cyclonic storm ‘Tauktae’.
The Chief Secretaries of States and Advisors to Administrators of Union Territories apprised the Committee of the damage to infrastructure, crops as well as loss of lifein the affected areas and the measures taken by them to restore telecom, power, roads, water supply and other utilities. It was noted that due to the timely and accurate forecast of the IMD and coordinated efforts of all concerned Central and State/ UT agencies, damage and loss of lives has been limited. Due to advance and timely action taken by all agencies,functioning of hospitals and COVID-19 Care Centres in the affected areas also remained unaffected.
The efforts carried out by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard alongwith other agencies, to rescue persons on three barges and one offshore drilling vessel of the ONGC, were also discussed.
Reviewing the rescue and restoration efforts, Shri Rajiv Gauba stressed that restoration of telecom, power,roads, water supplyand other infrastructure by the concerned agencies and State and UT Governments may be continued and completed expeditiously. Central Ministries/Agencies would work in close coordination with States and UTs to provide all required assistance expeditiously.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretaries and officials of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, alongwith Advisors to Administrators of the Lakshadweep and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu. Secretaries and officers from the Ministries of Home Affairs, Shipping, Telecommunications, Petroleum & Natural Gas, Power, Health, Food & Public Distribution, Drinking Water & Sanitation also participated in the meeting, alongwith Member Secretary NDMA, DG:NDRF, DG:IMD, DG:Coast Guard and Dy Chief IDS.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 88.14Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 5.28 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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88,14,50,515
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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5,28,28,050
More than 88.14crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than5.28Cr balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan organises Kashmiri Youth Exchange Programme in Kolkata
Kolkata, September 18, 2018.
The Kashmiri Youth Exchange programme organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan , West Bengal was inaugurated here today. A total of 132 youth under the age group of 18 to 22 years from districts of Anantnag, Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam, Srinagar and Pulwama are visiting West Bengal till 23rd of this month. The objective of the programme is to orient, sensitise and to provide a platform for the participants to act as champions of national unity, integrity and peace among young people in Kashmir valley.As part of the programme, interactive sessions are being planned in the next few days on experience sharing and expectations of Kashmiri youth for their development, empowerment and way forward to participate in nation building. Visit to Birla Planetarium, Victoria Memorial Hall and Vivekananda’s House are also scheduled.
NYKS, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India has been working in various fronts in youth development. This exchange programme has been organised with the assistance of Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
The Kashmiri Youth Exchange programme is to also encourage them to visit various places of cultural, historical, industrial and educational importance. This is to also encourage exchange of information on tourism, variety of food, culture and handicrafts of Kashmir valley and an opportunity to understand technological and industrial advancement taking place in other states.
Series of Cultural programme depicting national unity and national integration also featured in the inaugural function. Present on the occasion were Additional Director General , Press Information Bureau, Government of India, Kolkata, Ms. Jane Namchu and Shri Nabin Kumar Naik, State Director, NYKS, among others.
Special Service and Features
Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Dr. L. Murugan reviews various projects by Fishery Survey of India
Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Dr. L. Murugan visited the Mormugao Zonal Base of Fishery Survey of India today. The Minister took a review of various projects and went sailing for a demonstration of surveying and fishing operations. Director General Fishery Survey of India Dr. R. Jayabhaskaran, Dr. S Ramachandran, Zonal Director, Fisheries Survey of India and other officials were present on the occasion
Minister Dr. L. Murugan visited the two survey vessels at the Mormugao Zonal Base facility, Motor Fishing Vessel  Sagarika and MFV Yellowfin. On the latter, the Minister sailed for a demonstration of surveying and fishing operations.
Director General Dr. R. Jayabhaskaran briefed the Union Minister about the various activities of Fishery Survey of India. He explained how the organization undertakes the vital task of surveying and assessing marine fisheries resources in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone along the coasts of Goa, Karnataka and Lakshadweep islands. He also briefed the Minister about some of the past achievements such as imparting training in various fishing techniques to fishery entrepreneurs, identification of fishing grounds and disseminating such information to the fishing industry.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
60 percent rise in Leopard population across the Country;India now has 12,852 leopards.
Increase in Tiger, Lion and Leopard numbers testimony to fledgling wildlife and habitat: Shri Prakash Javadekar
Releasing the Status of Leopards report in New Delhi today, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar has said that increase in Tiger, Lion & Leopards numbers over the last few years is a testimony to the conservation efforts and of the fledgling wildlife & biodiversity of the country.
India now has 12,852 leopards as compared to the previous estimate of 7910 conducted 2014. More than 60% increase in population has been recorded. The States of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra recorded the highest leopard estimates at 3,421, 1,783 and 1,690 respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Javadekar remarked that monitoring of the tiger in India has clearly shown its umbrella role in the ecosystem, which has shed light on other charismatic species like the Leopard.
India's world record tiger survey also estimated the population of leopards and the tiger range was found home to 12,852  leopards. They occur in prey rich protected areas as well as multi-use forests.A total of 5,240 adult individual leopards were identified in a total of 51,337 leopard photographs using pattern recognition software. Statistical analysis estimates the leopard population at - 12,800 leopards within the tiger's range.
The leopardwas estimated across forested habitats in tiger range areas of the country but other leopard occupied areas such as non-forested habitats , higher elevations in the Himalayas, arid landscapes and majority of North East landscape were not sampled and, therefore, the population estimation should be considered as minimum number of leopards in each of the landscapes.
Tiger has not only served as an umbrella species but even its monitoring has helped evaluate the status of other species, like the leopard. The National Tiger Conservation Authority-Wildlife Institute of India shall be reporting on several other species shortly.
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